User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660

[. . . ] 20 22 23 24 24 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 34 36 37 38 38 3 Getting Help . . 55 Copying and moving files and folders . . 82 Using the DVD or recordable CD drive . . 86 Adjusting the volume in Windows XP . [. . . ] Highlight In Battery only, then change the value by pressing the + key. Highlight In AC mode, then change the value by pressing the + key. 164 www. gateway. com Changing power settings 6 7 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. Select Yes, then press ENTER. To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 2000: 1 2 3 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. Click the Intel SpeedStep technology tab. www. gateway. com 165 Chapter 8: Managing Power 4 Change any of the following settings: s To run the processor at full speed regardless of the power source, click the arrow button to open the Running on batteries list, then click Maximum Performance. s To run the processor at reduced speed (using less power) regardless of the power source, click the arrow button to open the Plugged in list, then click Battery Optimized Performance. To turn off the SpeedStep technology control, click the Advanced tab, click the Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control check box, then click Apply. s s To remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar, click the Advanced tab, click the Remove icon from taskbar check box, then click Apply. 5 Click OK. 166 www. gateway. com Travel Tips These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn about: s s s s s 9 Using the modem Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook's power efficiently Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Utilities. You can also download an electronic copy from www. gateway. com/support/manlib/. www. gateway. com 167 Chapter 9: Travel Tips Modem s Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area. You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password. Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup. Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. To exit the BIOS Setup utility, open the Exit menu, then select Exit Saving Changes. When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3. Power s Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. s s s For information on conserving battery power, see "Conserving battery power" on page 156. For information on using alternate power sources, see "Using alternate power sources" on page 156. For information on monitoring the battery charge, see "Monitoring the battery charge" on page 148. s s 170 www. gateway. com Additional tips Additional tips s If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. [. . . ] This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself. Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. www. gateway. com 303 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2. 4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. [. . . ]